Poverty & Safety Net

Hunger, public benefits, and tax policies impact Ohio families and their ability to thrive. We lead in research and data analysis on policy, economics, and shifting demographics. Strengthening the health and human services safety net by identifying the needs that can reduce poverty.

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SNAP: Where are we after the shutdown?

Dylan Armstrong
December 8, 2025

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The State of the Cuyahoga County Budget: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Will Tarter
February 13, 2018
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Research

Substance Use Prevention in Ohio: Programs, Policies, and Funding to Target Addiction Before it Starts

Community Solutions Team
November 16, 2017
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

2018-2019 State Budget, As Enacted: Ohio Departments of Medicaid and Health

Community Solutions Team
August 1, 2017
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

2018-2019 State Budget, As Enacted: Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Community Solutions Team
July 31, 2017
Poverty & Safety Net
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2018-2019 State Budget, Senate Budget: Ohio Departments of Medicaid and Health

Community Solutions Team
June 23, 2017
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

2018-2019 State Budget, House Passed: The Ohio Department of Medicaid

Community Solutions Team
May 17, 2017
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

2018-2019 State Budget, As Introduced: The Ohio Department of Medicaid

Community Solutions Team
March 30, 2017
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

Big City Problems in Ohio’s Small Towns

John R. Corlett
November 10, 2016
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program: Ohio Moving Forward

Community Solutions Team
October 3, 2016
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

Ending Welfare As We Knew It

John R. Corlett
August 18, 2016
Poverty & Safety Net
Research

Human Services 101: A Straightforward Guide to the Social Services in Ohio

Emily Campbell
June 30, 2016
Poverty & Safety Net
Public testimony

HB 157 tackles food insecurity by spearheading the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program

Kyle Thompson
May 22, 2005
Poverty & Safety Net
Article

No SNAP November?

Emily Muttillo
Poverty & Safety Net
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Meet the honorees from Celebration 2024

Madison Van Epps
Poverty & Safety Net
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Fifty-four health and human service levies pass in November

Kyle Thompson
Poverty & Safety Net
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The next Ohio budget cycle has officially begun

Dylan Armstrong
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